Grief Support

Losing someone you love can be overwhelming.  Most often you are not prepared for the emotions and behaviors associated with loss.  Please know that you are not alone.  We recognize that your grief does not end on the day of the service - and neither does our commitment to the families we serve.  We are here to help you during your time with us, as well as during the time that follows.
 
We encourage you to attend one of our free, non-denominational groups when you are ready.  Our groups address the special needs for adults, teens, children, older adults and those who have lost a loved one to suicide.  We are unique in offering such a vast array of grief support groups.

Howe-Peterson could not offer so many groups and individualized attention to each family we serve without the expertise of Elaine Lamparski, Howe-Peterson's Aftercare Coordinator and Certified Bereavement Facilitator.  Elaine possesses more than 28 years of funeral service expertise and has known profound losses in her life as well.  She understands the experience of loss and is empathetic to those who are grieving.

Meet Elaine Lamparski, CBF Elaine has been a part of our family as the Aftercare Coordinator since 2005.  She is a member of the American Academy of Bereavement and is active with the Michigan Association of Suicide Prevention.

» View Bio Elaine Lamparski Elaine has been with Howe-Peterson since 2005 as our Aftercare Coordinator. She came to us with 28 years experience covering many aspects of the funeral home industry. Elaine has also served our families for 6 years as a licensed cosmetologist, bringing with her more than 30 years experience in that field. Elaine is a Certified Bereavement Facilitator; a member of the American Academy of Bereavement; is active with the Michigan Association of Suicide Prevention and has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1965.